At this year’s NaSTAs, PPSN won Gold for the prestigious Tim Marshall Award, which recognises resilience and innovation in student broadcasting. In addition, Sports Journalism student Noah Mitchell was awarded Bronze for On-Screen Talent, one of the event’s most competitive individual categories.
Noah, who is President of PPSN, said: “It was a huge surprise and really humbling to see PPSN receive the gold for special recognition at this year’s NaSTAs, but it reflects all the hard work we have put in over the course of the year. The competition was greater than ever, so we really weren’t expecting to win anything.
“The On-Screen Talent award was the biggest shock. When I saw my face on the screen, I was in disbelief. It has been an incredible experience working with some of my closest friends. I couldn’t have done any of this without them, and I hope it inspires others to get involved and continue building PPSN.”
Fellow Sports Journalism student and Vice President of PPSN, William Munt, said: “PPSN has helped build confidence, especially approaching people, being on camera and just developing overall as a journalist.
"When you’re in school looking to build a career after graduation, you’re looking for things that make your work stand out. You want to show initiative and put in the effort really matters. And PPSN has given us exactly that opportunity”
The success reflects the growing role of student-led media in preparing the next generation of journalists, combining creativity, collaboration and real-world, industry-relevant experience.
The awards also follow wider national recognition for journalism at the University of Brighton and for PPSN in particular. The project was recently shortlisted at the 2026 NCTJ Awards for Excellence, receiving commendation in the Innovation of the Year category.
This marks the third time in eight years that the University of Brighton has been recognised at national student journalism awards.